Director - Office of Employee Development

JobSummary

The Office of Employee Development (OED) advances workforce capability by providing high-quality, innovative, and cost-efficient learning solutions for employees across Interior. The position reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Capital, Learning and Safety within the Office of Policy, Management, and Budget. This is a category 3 SES position; minimum pay $197,200; final pay based on current salary and factors. Veterans preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.

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PromotionPotential

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SubAgencyName

Office of Employee Development

OrganizationCodes

IN/IN01

Relocation

True

HiringPath

• ses
• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The Director of the Office of Employee Development provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Department-wide training, workforce development policy, leadership development, and talent management integration. The Director leads OED in delivering an integrated, modern, and highly effective learning and professional development ecosystem across the Department. The Director operates with broad authority and independence, determining strategies, setting priorities, and initiating actions consistent with Departmental policy under the oversight of the DAS-HLS. Responsibilities Include: Providing executive leadership for Department-wide training, leadership development, and workforce development strategies. Serving as the principal advisor to the DAS-HLS and senior Department leadership on training policy, leadership development, workforce capability strategies, and technology-enabled learning innovations. Leading OED as a nationwide shared service for the Department, including implementing change-management efforts and organizational-development initiatives to establish OED's culture, service offerings, operating processes, and program portfolio. Designing and overseeing innovative, scalable training programs-including AI fluency and responsible AI use-to enhance workforce capability and support mission outcomes. Partnering with Interior Bureau and Office leadership, the Office of Human Capital, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and other internal stakeholders to identify competency gaps, emerging skill needs, and opportunities for strategic training investment. Overseeing and directing the design and implementation of marketing strategies, communication materials, and outreach mechanisms to ensure broad workforce visibility and understanding of OED services, training courses, and other learning offerings. Leading modernization of training tools, platforms, and delivery methods to create seamless, engaging, user-friendly learning experiences that leverage virtual learning, advanced digital platforms, and adaptive technologies in addition to in-person trainings. Identifying opportunities to consolidate or streamline training programs, improve cost effectiveness, and eliminate unnecessary redundancies. Ensuring integration of training programs with the Department's and OPM talent management systems and workforce planning strategies. Participating in meetings and collaborative activities of Chief Learning Officer Community of Practice to support federal-wide learning innovation and alignment. Building, staffing, and managing the OED workforce through effective recruiting, hiring, placement, and performance management activities. Managing and overseeing the OED budget, contract vehicles, procurement actions, and other business operations, with support from the OED Chief of Staff and other personnel. Overseeing performance measurement, benchmarking, and analysis of training effectiveness, including operations of the Department's learning centers.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required) This position may require pre and post-employment drug screening. Selections are subject to Department approval. Initial appointments to the SES must have to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint current or former (within 5 years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES position.

Evaluations

A panel of SES members will evaluate your two-page resume and determine the degree to which you possess each of the listed qualifications. If the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM.

HowToApply

You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to log in or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application Add your two-page resume. Select the documents you want to be included in this application. Review the package to acknowledge that your documents were reviewed. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So you must select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

WhatToExpectNext

The Department of the Interior will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all of the required material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by an executive-level rating panel. Best-qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official and executive-level interview panel for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after the completion of the selection process.

RequiredDocuments

Please upload the following documents: 1. REQUIRED: Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information: Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: Job title (include series and grade if Federal job) Duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year) Salary Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments 2. REQUIRED(Only if applicable): Proof of your degree, which would be outlined in the basic education requirement section if applicable. Proof will consist of unofficial transcripts, which must be attached to this application for consideration to determine basic eligibility. 3. REQUIRED - If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth. 4. REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months form the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide. If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could provide the request documentation. Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete. REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy. Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "My Applications". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pandemic-information/benefits/#url=Overview

OtherInformation

SES does not have Veteran's Preference and time in grade restrictions. Competitive status is not required. Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines. The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. lf you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.

KeyRequirements

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False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

03

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

jamal_wilson@ios.doi.gov

AgencyContactPhone

202-890-9207

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security